Date Drops

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Date Drops, a deliciously chewy cookie recipe perfect for any occasion. These crowd-pleasing treats combine the natural sweetness of chopped, pitted dates with the nutty crunch of optional walnuts, creating a delightful balance of textures in every bite. Enhanced with a touch of aromatic cinnamon, these cookies are made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and brown sugar, making them wonderfully easy to whip up in just under 30 minutes. Ideal for holiday cookie platters, afternoon tea, or a sweet snack, Date Drops deliver classic homemade goodness while staying soft and flavorful for days. Whether you’re a fan of fruit-filled desserts or simply love a unique, spiced cookie, this quick and easy recipe will have your kitchen smelling heavenly and your taste buds cheering for more!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
• 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Pitted dates, chopped
• 0.5 cups Walnuts, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Fold in the chopped dates and walnuts (if using) using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7

Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.

Step 9

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(734.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3043.9

Total Fat 146.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 477.9mg	0%
Sodium 1380.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 416.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.1g	0%
Total Sugars 251.6g
Protein 40.4g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 287.3mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 1741.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.8%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 53.0%